Hot 97’s Angie Martinez invited more than a few folks for her 2nd annual Backyard BBQ at Queens’ Studio Square on Saturday. Above Joe Budden runs his “Hammer Dance”. After the jump,

Ghost and Sheek have finally given the Wu-Block album a release date of October 9 via eOne Music. Guests include Method Man, Raekwon, GZA, Masta Killah, Jadakiss and Styles P. You can catch them currently on tour. According to the press release: Ghostface says, This is a unique street album combination like carnation milk with oatmeal.

For all of the trapped in the 90s niggas, Nas brought out Large Professor last night at Rock The Bells and gave a spirited performance of

Back home in Barbados, Rihanna gave her testimony last night on Oprah’s Next Chapter. She gave a candid interview and discussed her rise to stardom, sexuality, and of course, relationship with Chris Brown. yardie

Three times is a charm. And today

Trae Tha Truth lassos some of the Lone Star State’s finest for his new music video. Maliah Michel’s cameo alone is worth the price of admission. If you like what you hear, cop it on iTunes.

Overlooking the city, Cassie delivers the final version of her smooth track featuring Young Jeezy. Produced by Rico Love and off her upcoming mixtape, Rock-A-Bye Baby. hhnm

A lil over a week before Slaughterhouse releases their sophomore album, the group expense their talents with their debut Gangsta Grillz mixtape, On The House. Back cover and download after the jump.

Born today in 1969, Nate Dogg is no longer with us, but his spirit lives on in Warren G’s new video. Ain’t nothing like a gangsta party. Directed by

J.Cole earned top billing at this year’s Rock The Bells concert. And before going into “Can’t Get Enough”, he recited a new song tentatively called, “I’m A Fool.” There’s a new project from Jermaine on the horizon, so expect to hear this one again. jcolenation